However, the DNA that makes up chromosomes becomes more tightly packed during cell division and is then visible under a microscope. Most of what researchers know about chromosomes was learned by observing chromosomes during cell division.
From a career standpoint, the term âbiologistâ can have many meanings. As a biologist, you might study plants, animals, people or a particular environment. You could work in marine biology, wildlife biology or biochemistry, travel to the Brazilian rain forest to study biological compounds or work in a clinical laboratory as a microbiologist.
Generally, biologists need at least a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field; most biologist positons require post-baccalaureate education (such as a master's or doctoral degree) as well. Biologist earns an average salary of $49,831 per year. Experience strongly influences pay for this job. Skills that are associated with high pay for this job are Molecular Biology and Project Management.